Minnesota Brass is looking for dedicated, talented individuals for marching and staff roles. Many functions are fulfilled by corps personnel, aside from performing members. If you are interested in joining, opportunities abound for family members and friends to be involved, too.

Please, contact us if you are interested in getting more information.

Quick Facts

  • Celebrated our 60th Anniversary in 2006
  • DCA Percussion Champions 2003-04
  • DCA Best Frontline 2001, 2004-05
  • Top 10 DCA corps for 16 years running
  • Individual & Ensemble winners in many categories
  • 2005 mini-corps champion, Minne-Brass
  • Brass and Percussion sponsored by Dynasty USA
  • All age corps, with an age range from 17 - 60 years old
  • 20 performances each season, including parades and competitive field shows
  • 150+ members march, teach, support, and administrate each season
  • Season runs from January to September
  • Fundraising opportunities to pay off dues and purchase MBI souvenirs

Corps Personnel Includes

Marching Members
Hornline: Trumpets, Mellophones, Baritones, Euphoniums, and Tubas
Percussion: Snares, Tenors, Basses, Cymbals and a Frontline Ensemble which includes keyboards and auxiliary percussion
Colorguard: Dancers, Flags, Rifles, and Sabres
Administrative Staff
Involved in behind-the-scenes operations of the corps, including budgeting, strategic goals for the corps; finances and legal records to maintain the corps' non-profit status; and scheduling events, performances and fundraising opportunities.
Support Staff
Active at all corps functions and behind the scenes to meet the needs of members and staff. Simply put, their hard work keeps the corps fed, clothed, and sheltered.
Program Staff
Instructors are responsible for training marching members in both technical and performance execution. Many instructors are professional educators; all have a passion for, and experience in, the activity. Program Staff will gain invaluable pedagogical skills to improve their professional resumes.
Design Team
The creative force behind each show concept, the Design Team is comprised of caption heads and other design consultants that write music, drill, and choreography.

An All Age Corps

Membership ranges from recent high school graduates to retirees. It's a great place to meet new friends whether you're just moving to the Twin Cities from college or you're an empty-nester who has the bug to perform in a top-notch group.

Balance

Members and staff encompass a variety of career, personal, and musical backgrounds, and the schedule is built to allow time for our varied family, school, work, and drum corps commitments. Consistent attendance at rehearsals and individual practice is needed to excel, but be assured that you will be rewarded with new friends, memories, and screaming fans.


What is it like being a part of Minnesota Brass?

If you've ever been in a marching band, performing group, or sports team, you may start to understand the camaraderie of drum and bugle corps. Minnesota Brass is unique in that it doesn't last for only a few years of your life. It can become a part of your life, your second family, and the friendships you can make endure because the organization will always be here to welcome you back as an active member or alum.


Rehearsal Schedule

An Open House kicks off each new season in the winter. Indoor rehearsals start in January and are held Wednesday evenings. In the spring, weekly rehearsals continue outdoors to learn drill and put the show together. Full weekend drill camps are held once or twice a month, as well as show day rehearsals prior to an evening performance. Rehearsals are scheduled months in advance, so members can organize their time and plan ahead.

Performances

We perform in 18-20 performances each summer, comprised of parades and DCA- and DCI-sponsored field shows. Most events are in the greater Twin Cities area, with one or two long-distance trips taking the corps to venues in Indiana, Ohio, or New York. The season culminates with DCA World Championships on the east coast.

Learn More

A forum is linked to this site where you can post questions, see our calendar of events, and meet other members. We have an exciting summer coming up, and we invite you to join us for a great time of music and marching!